Reference #: 4325580THE POSITIONAre you interested in a position where you are able to interact with individuals with issues to help them to become better versions of themselves? An exceptional and exciting opportunity with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is waiting for you! The Regional Forensic Psychiatric Center (RFPC) at Torrance State Hospital is in need of Forensic Security Employee Trainees (FSETs) to provide oversight and patient care to those committed to the RFPC. This position provides non-professional nursing care for patients with varying degrees of emotional and physical disabilities with responsibility for maintaining a therapeutic, secure environment. Apply today and see what a career with the Commonwealth can offer you!

　　DESCRIPTION OF WORKAs an FSET, you are trained on, expected to demonstrate, and expected to apply all applicable policies and procedures. You complete all competencies required within the training programs phase book with verification by the FSE Trainer, FSE2, and FRNS. You must also always comply with maintaining the Patient's Bill of Rights.

　　Tasks include patient care duties such as collecting urine specimens, monitoring and documenting intakes and outputs, obtaining and recording vital signs, weights, and heights, monitoring soaks, and providing skin care and basic nursing care as instructed.

　　You work closely with patients to accomplish day-to-day living activities and self-care skills. You provide assistance and guidance based on individual patient needs, incorporate daily routines to meet individual patient treatment plans, and actively engage patients in a therapeutic manner by following clinical methods developed by the treatment team. In addition, you monitor and provide emotional support for patients in both individual and group settings and act as an individual patient advocate to assigned patients.

　　Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the.

　　Work Schedule and Additional Information:

　　Full-time employment, 40-hour work weekWork hours during training are - 1st shift (7:00 AM to 3:30 PM); and after training - 2nd shift (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM). Work days are 10 out of 14 days in a two-week period.May change based on operational needsThe Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.Overtime and travel may be required as needed.FREE PARKING!Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.  REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:Completion of the tenth school grade; orAny equivalent combination of experience and training.Other Requirements:You must meet the . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the  and click on Residency.You must be able to perform essential job functions.Legal Requirements:A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and a drug screening.This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.How to Apply:

　　Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.Fai ure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.Veterans:

　　Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to  and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at .Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

　　711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

　　EXAMINATION INFORMATION

　　Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.Your score is valid for this specific posting only.You must provide complete and accurate information or:your score may be lower than deserved.you may be disqualified.You may only apply/test once for this posting.Your results will be provided via email.

　　The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.